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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
109
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 33 27 23 107
New Jersey NetsNets 38 29 15 27 109

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Pistons 109-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets are in a full-on tailspin; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.